Man vs. the elements is a common theme in moviemaking, allowing for an
appealing sense of ruggedness and oneness with nature that instantly
lends itself to movements of high adventure and the euphoria of personal
discovery. “Kon-Tiki” accepts the genre challenge with an incredible
story of survival and scientific craving to help power its cinematic
urgency, delivering genuine awe as it details the unwavering curiosity
of Thor Heyerdahl and his amazing trip from Peru to the Polynesian
Islands in 1947. Rich with character and heavy with ocean-based peril,
“Kon-Tiki” is unexpectedly exciting and refreshingly human, retaining a
searing sting of heartache and doubt as it manufactures eye-popping
moments of near-death experiences and the strange tranquility of total
isolation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com